Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Jerimiah and Elijah recently launched an auto detailing business, inspired by a program of Community Health Resources. This nonprofit offers crucial support to young adults facing significant challenges, providing therapy, skill-building, and case management to help them thrive. Serving over 16,000 residents annually, CHR significantly impacts Greater Hartford's healthcare landscape, focusing on mental, behavioral, and addiction support. Learn more about how a substantial three-year, $600,000 grant from the Foundation in 2023 is helping meet the growing need for these vital services at our annual report. https://bit.ly/3VPj6Mr #MentalHealth #CommunityImpact #BehavioralHealthSupport #CommunityFoundation #CommunityEmpowerment #HartfordFoundation #Connecticut

ICYMI Check out our Annual Report to see the progress our region's nonprofits and donors have made this past year! From improving healthcare and education to expanding arts, learn how the foundation's commitments are creating real change for our residents. https://bit.ly/3VDaOHz #AnnualReport #Hartford #GreaterHartford #HartfordFoundation #CommunityFoundation #Community #TogetherForGood #Connecticut

Greater Hartford is home to many dedicated changemakers. Discover the stories of two of our donors, Joe Young, a nationally recognized cartoonist and educator, and Kate Emery, a businesswoman and artist, who are transforming their community by turning passion into impact. Click to read more about their inspiring journeys and how they are helping shape a brighter future for our region. Hartford's Got Talent! The Walker Group Hill-Stead Museum reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) https://bit.ly/3VPj6Mr #GreaterHartford #Changemakers #CommunityImpact #CommunityFoundation #HartfordFoundation #InspiringJourneys #BrighterFuture #LocalHeroes #PassionIntoImpact #Philanthropy #Art #DonorAdvisedFund

Discover how the Hartford Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is tuning up diversity in the arts! With a storied history and a vision for an inclusive future, HSO is engaging over 5,000 students and fostering new talent through its groundbreaking fellowship program, designed to enhance representation and provide mentorship for early career musicians of color. Meanwhile, Hartbeat Ensemble’s Youth Play Institute (YPI) captivates audiences with powerful plays on civic issues, all performed by talented young artists under 21. These young students gain not only access to the arts but also valuable job training in stagecraft, marketing, and arts administration. Dive deeper into how our investments are Inspiring Future Leaders in the Arts. Click to read the full story: https://bit.ly/3VPj6Mr #Arts #Hartford #CommunityFoundation #HartfordFoundation #Orchestra #Culture #Creatives

The Love Your Block (LYB) Grant program is back, marking its sixth year of empowering communities! 14 neighborhood projects will receive $120K, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the City of Hartford and the Hartford Foundation. https://lnkd.in/gsGkGw2E With nearly 80 requests flooding in from residents, nonprofits, faith organization, and Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs), the enthusiasm to enhance community spirit and aesthetics is growing year by year. A dedicated panel of Hartford residents, city employees, and Foundation staff meticulously selected grant recipients. #LoveYourBlock #Hartford #CommunityFoundation #HartfordFoundation #NeighborhoodBeautification #PublicSpaces #CommunityCleanup #MuralDedication #CommunityPride

Watch how a hands-on experiences can empower students to follow their passions and discover future careers. https://bit.ly/3VPj6Mr In partnership with East Hartford High School, ReadyCT integrates work-based learning into school curriculums. Students completing a career pathway graduate with industry-recognized credentials, prepared for immediate employment or further education. Explore how we are preparing our youth for the future in the 2023 Annual Report. #CommunityFoundation #HartfordFoundation #EastHartford #Education #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #ReadyCT #EastHartfordHS #HighOpportunityYouth #CareerPathways #HighSchool

Join us for an enlightening and empowering panel discussion on the mental health of Black boys and men. This event will bring together leaders and experts who are dedicated to fostering wellness and resilience within the community. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4c3PYa1 #Hartfordfoundationforpublicgiving #Mentalhealth #Blackgivingcircle #Blackboys #Blackmen

Did you know that it's been nearly 160 years since enslaved people in Texas learned they were free? Take a look at these Juneteenth facts to understand the significance of this day. #Juneteenth #Freedom #Emancipation #Emancipationproclamation Here are a few Juneteenth events happening in Greater Hartford or check your town's community calendar for more! Check out these Juneteenth events in Greater Hartford or check your town's community calendar for more! 1. East Hartford's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration (Saturday, June 15) 2. 44th Annual West Hartford Community Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday, June 15)) 3. City of Hartford Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration (Sunday, June 16) 4. Town of Bloomfield Juneteenth Parade (Saturday, June 22)

On May 18th, in support of Mental Health Month, "Hip Stop Radio Takes Over Pratt Street" paid tribute to the life of Iran "Pooch" Brugueras, Sr., a native son of Hartford and devoted family man deeply rooted in hip hop culture and community. #HartfordFoundation #SplashFund #PrattSt #CommunityLeader #Legacy #HipHop #NonProfit #Giving #ArtHeals

By welcoming more artists through the door, we can help transform Hartford into a thriving hub of creativity. https://lnkd.in/enaZqPKv Creatives in the Artist of Color Accelerate Fellows program are teaming up with local art institutions, like The Bushnell and Real Art Ways. The goal is to boost both the individual’s and the institution’s artistic journeys, while diversifying our region's art scene. Watch the video of artist Andre E. Rochester, Sr., a former fellow who now leads the program. Head to our annual report to discover how we are investing in and inspiring future arts leaders. #ArtistsofColor #Hartford #HartfordFoundation #Connecticut #Arts #GrantMaking #Painter #ArtistOpportunities #ArtistsCommunity #CommunityFoundation